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Miss Herbert of Muckross

c.1860-1

Albumen print | 8.6 x 5.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2911427

Photograph of a full length portrait of Miss Herbert of Muckross, seated, facing halfway to the right. She turns her head towards the camera and gazes down. She leans her left arm on a balustrade beside her, placing her left hand on her face, and rests her right hand in her lap. She poses against a painted backdrop.

  • Creator(s)

    Unknown Person (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Herbert, Miss, of Muckross (fl.1860s)

  • annotation: Miss Herbert of Muckross. [beneath work]

  • 8.6 x 5.3 cm (image)

    9.6 x 6.3 cm (mount)

    22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)

  • Acquired by Prince Albert and arranged by Queen Victoria

  • Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • albums
          • photograph albums
        • photographs
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